You can view our full Archive Access Policy here.

You can view our full Acquisitions Policy here.

We are careful not to publish controversial material or anything that might upset the families of those featured on this website. However, it is difficult to monitor every single one of our 12,000 plus items, and so if there is anything that you would like to see removed, we will be happy to do so. Please contact us specifying the item’s number (e.g. 2012.3.1) and we will remove it immediately. See Historical Archive & Content Notice below for further information.

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The copyright on the images on this website lies with the photographers and authors, and their descendants. We believe in open access and welcoming visitors to the collection, but we politely request that images are not re-distributed without our permission. If you would like to use one of our images, please contact us. Further details here

Updated in accordance with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

An Iodhlann operates as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) dedicated to preserving the rich social history, genealogy, and cultural heritage of Tiree.

The historical records, family trees, and photographs displayed on this website are published for historical research and archiving purposes in the public interest, in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. We rely on Legitimate Interests to preserve these vital community records for future generations.

Where possible, we endeavour to name individuals in photographs and genealogies to protect and enrich the island’s historical record. However, we deeply respect the privacy of living individuals.

Request an Edit or Takedown (Right to Object)

If you are pictured or named on this website (or are the legal guardian of a minor) and you object to its display, please let us know. In line with the UK’s updated 2026 data privacy regulations, we operate an internal review process:

How to reach us: Please email our Archive Manager at or write to us at An Iodhlann, Scarinish, Tiree PA77 6UH

What to include: Please provide the specific webpage link (URL) and the name/description of the entry or image.

Our commitment: We will acknowledge your request within 30 days. To protect our shared heritage, we prefer to anonymise names or digitally blur faces so the historical record can remain online, but we will happily accommodate full removals where necessary or for safeguarding reasons.

Our full Data Protection Policy is currently being updated. The link will appear here.

You can view our full Loans Policy here.

An Iodhlann keeps the personal details of our visitors, members, donors and correspondents confidential, and will never pass them on to third parties without consent. This includes the personal details of subjects mentioned in our archive items. You can view our full Privacy Policy here.

You can view our full Safeguarding Policy here.